Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission-Critical Systems Lead

Burns & McDonnell; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design teams on a broad range of projects, from power facilities to healthcare and industrial sites. You will guide the electrical design through concepts, develop equipment specs, and coordinate across disciplines while ensuring quality and safety standards.

Travel up to 25% is required. The role emphasizes technically strong leadership, client liaison, and delivering cost-effective, compliant solutions within project budgets and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required with 7+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• FE exam passed; PE license strongly preferred.
• Experience leading discipline design on large projects and coordinating teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for diverse projects from concept to design completion.
• Prepare specifications, RFQs, technical bid summaries and purchase recommendations.
• Review vendor drawings and interface with suppliers, clients and other disciplines.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budgets and staffing; handle change orders.
• Perform QA/QC on drawings and coordinate construction administration activities.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and ensure safety policies.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Project management

Team mentoring

Communication

Quality reviews

Education

ABET accredited Electrical Engineering degree

FE exam completion

PE license preferred

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design teams on a broad range of projects, from power facilities to healthcare and industrial sites. You will guide the electrical design through concepts, develop equipment specs, and coordinate across disciplines while ensuring quality and safety standards.

Travel up to 25% is required. The role emphasizes technically strong leadership, client liaison, and delivering cost-effective, compliant solutions within project budgets and